CICN (SMS Alternatives) E10: $-2.29 (As of Jun. 2020)

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What is SMS Alternatives E10?

SMS Alternatives CICN 12 E10 is $-2.29 as of Jun. 2020. GuruFocus rates CICN with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

SMS Alternatives's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2020 was $-0.278. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $-2.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2020.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

As of today (2026-09-17), SMS Alternatives's current stock price is $1.0E-5. SMS Alternatives's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was $-2.29. SMS Alternatives's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .


SMS Alternatives  (OTCPK:CICN) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


SMS Alternatives E10 Related Terms


SMS Alternatives E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMS Alternatives's E10 can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SMS Alternatives E10 Chart

SMS Alternatives Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.15 -3.48 -3.07 -2.99 -2.78

SMS Alternatives Quarterly Data
Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.55 -2.43 -2.58 -2.38 -2.29

CICN vs INTV, IONI, VGRBF: E10 Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SMS Alternatives's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SMS Alternatives Shiller PE Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, SMS Alternatives's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SMS Alternatives's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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SMS Alternatives E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, SMS Alternatives's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2020 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Jun. 2020 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2020)
=-0.278/257.7970*257.7970
=-0.278

Current CPI (Jun. 2020) = 257.7970.

SMS Alternatives Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201009 -2.000 218.439 -2.360
201012 4.000 219.179 4.705
201103 -1.000 223.467 -1.154
201106 -1.000 225.722 -1.142
201109 -2.000 226.889 -2.272
201112 -2.000 225.672 -2.285
201203 3.000 229.392 3.371
201206 -1.000 229.478 -1.123
201209 -1.000 231.407 -1.114
201212 -0.880 229.601 -0.988
201303 -1.000 232.773 -1.108
201306 -1.000 233.504 -1.104
201309 -1.000 234.149 -1.101
201312 -1.000 233.049 -1.106
201403 -1.000 236.293 -1.091
201406 -1.000 238.343 -1.082
201409 -1.000 238.031 -1.083
201412 -2.087 234.812 -2.291
201503 -1.000 236.119 -1.092
201506 -0.467 238.638 -0.504
201509 -1.000 237.945 -1.083
201512 -0.334 236.525 -0.364
201603 -0.313 238.132 -0.339
201606 -0.295 241.018 -0.316
201609 -0.306 241.428 -0.327
201612 -1.000 241.432 -1.068
201703 -0.207 243.801 -0.219
201706 -0.308 244.955 -0.324
201709 -0.273 246.819 -0.285
201712 -0.268 246.524 -0.280
201803 -0.250 249.554 -0.258
201806 -0.274 251.989 -0.280
201809 -0.243 252.439 -0.248
201812 -0.226 251.233 -0.232
201903 -0.271 254.202 -0.275
201906 -0.272 256.143 -0.274
201909 0.036 256.759 0.036
201912 -0.267 256.974 -0.268
202003 -0.276 258.115 -0.276
202006 -0.278 257.797 -0.278

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $-2.29 mean?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a E10 of $-2.29 as of Jun. 2020. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors.
Is SMS Alternatives' E10 too high?
SMS Alternatives' current E10 is $-2.29. Overall, SMS Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Alternatives' E10 compare to INTV and IONI?
SMS Alternatives' E10 of $-2.29 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Software company?
A good E10 depends on the Software industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors. SMS Alternatives's current E10 is $-2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a current E10 of $-2.29. The current E10 is $-2.29. SMS Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SMS Alternatives (CICN), the current E10 is $-2.29 as of Jun. 2020. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

SMS Alternatives Business Description

Address 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 542, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
SMS Alternatives Inc formerly Cicero Inc provides desktop activity intelligence and improvement software that helps organizations isolate issues and automates employee tasks in the contact center and back office. It provides a combination of application and process integration, automation and desktop analytics capabilities, technical support, training and consulting services. Geographically, it operates in the United States, and Europe. The company generates revenue from three categories: software, maintenance, and services; out of which a vast majority is earned from Software within the United States.
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